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Low voltage electrical distribution

Masterpact NT
Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors
IEC from 600 to 1600 A

User manual
06/2009

User manual for circuit breakers


and switch-disconnectors
Masterpact NT

Contents

Identifying Masterpact

Discovering Masterpact

Using Masterpact

Rating plate

Components

Understanding the controls and indications


Charging the circuit breaker
Closing the circuit breaker
Opening the circuit breaker
Resetting after a fault trip
Locking the controls

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9
10
11
12
13

Using the Masterpact drawout chassis

16

Identifying the electrical auxiliaries

26

Discovering Masterpacts accessories

30

Inspecting and testing before use

40

Maintaining Masterpact performance

42

Checking Masterpact operating conditions

48

Identifying the circuit breaker positions


Racking
Matching a Masterpact circuit breaker with its chassis
Locking the switchboard door
Locking the circuit breaker in position
Locking the safety shutters
Identification of the connection terminals
Operation
Electrical diagrams
Micrologic control units
Indication contacts
Auxiliaries for remote operation
Device mechanical accessories
Chassis accessories

Initial tests
What to do when the circuit breaker trips
Recommended maintenance program
Maintenance operations
Ordering replacement parts
Troubleshooting and solutions
Environmental conditions

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31
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38
40
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42
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44
46
48

Rating plate

DB119314

DB119313

Identifying Masterpact

Rated current (x 100 A)


Performance level
Suitability for isolation
Type of device:
circuit breaker or switch-disconnector
Rated insulation level
Impulse withstand voltage
Icu - ultimate breaking capacity
Rated operational voltage
Ics - rated service breaking capacity
Rated short-time withstand current
Frequency
Standards

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Discovering Masterpact

Components

Masterpact circuit breakers are available in drawout and fixed versions.


The drawout version is mounted on a chassis and the fixed version is installed using
fixing brackets.

E51321A

Drawout version

ET
RES

E51322A

Fixed version

ET

RES

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Discovering Masterpact

Components

Chassis
DB119315

Auxiliary terminal shield


Carriage switch terminals
ON/OFF indication contact terminals
Control auxiliary terminals
Arc-chute cover
Terminals for control-unit and fault-trip
indication contacts
Carriage switch terminals
Racking interlock
Locking by keylocks
Locking by padlocks
"Connected", "test" or "disconnected"
position indicator

Carrying grip

Crank socket
Mismatch protection

Position release button

Crank storage

Door interlock

Disconnecting-contact cluster

Crank

Drawout grip
Shutter locking blocks

Safety shutters

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Components

Drawout circuit breaker / switch-disconnector


DB119316

XF closing release
MX/1 opening release
MX/2 opening release or MN
undervoltage release
Terminals for control unit, fault
indication contacts, control
auxiliaries and auxiliary contacts

Arc chute
OF "ON/OFF" indication contacts
PF "ready to close" contact

SDE/1 "fault-trip" indication contact

Operating-mechanism
charging handle

Carrying grip

MCH gear motor for


electrical charging of the
operating mechanism
Keylock for locking in open position
BPFE electrical closing pushbutton
BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

Side plate for


drawout device

Padlock for locking


in open position
SDE/2 "fault-trip" indication contact
or Res electrical remote reset

Closing pushbutton
Opening pushbutton
Operation counter

Control unit

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Components

Discovering Masterpact

Fixed circuit breaker / switch-disconnector


DB119317

XF closing release
Control auxiliary terminals
Arc chute
MX/1 opening release
MX/2 opening release or MN undervoltage
release

Auxiliary contact terminals


OF "ON/OFF" indication contacts

Terminals for control unit and fault


indication contacts

PF "ready to close" contact


Operating-mechanism
charging handle

SDE/1 "fault-trip" indication contact

MCH gear motor for


electrical charging of the
operating mechanism

Carrying grip

Keylock for locking


in open position
BPFE electrical closing pushbutton

BPFE electrical closing pushbutton


Side plate for fixed
device

Padlock for locking


in open position
Closing pushbutton

SDE/2 "fault-trip" indication contact


or Res electrical remote reset

Opening pushbutton
Operation counter

Control unit

DB119318

Front
Trip indication button used
to reset before closing
T
RESE

Rating plate

Locking by padlock, lead-seal cover


or screws for pushbuttons

Indicator for position of the


main contacts

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"Springs charged" and "Ready


to close" indicator

E51488A

DB119319

Circuit breaker open and


discharged

O
h

Pus

E51489A

Understanding the controls


and indications

Using Masterpact

h ON

Pus

OFF

Pus

h ON

Pus

FF
sh O

h ON

Pus

OFF

Circuit breaker closed and


charged
E51491A

E51490A

Circuit breaker open,


charged and not "ready to
close"

Circuit breaker closed and


discharged

h ON

Pus

F
h OF

Pu

Pus

E51492A

Circuit breaker open,


charged and "ready to
close"

h ON

Pus

F
h OF

Pus

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Charging the circuit breaker

The charge status is indicated as follows.

The springs in the circuit breaker operating mechanism must be charged to store the
energy required to close the main contacts. The springs may be charged manually
using the charging handle or automatically by the optional MCH gear motor.

h
Pus

Manual charging.
Pull the handle down six
times until you hear a
"clack".

ON

DB119337

h OF
Pus

Automatic charging.
If the MCH gear motor is
installed, the spring is
automatically recharged
after each closing.
E46790A

DB119320

Using Masterpact

or

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Using Masterpact

Closing the circuit breaker

Device "ready to close"

Closing conditions

E51291A

Closing (i.e. turning the circuit ON) is possible only if the circuit breaker is
"ready to close".
The prerequisites are the following:
b device open (OFF)
b springs charged
b no opening order present.

E51292A

Device not "ready to close"

The circuit breaker will not close unless it is "ready to close" when the order
is given.

Closing the circuit breaker


E51493A

E60047A

Locally (mechanical)
Press the mechanical ON pushbutton.

OFF
Push

Locally (electrical)
XF

E60049A

E51294A

BPFE

Press the electrical closing


pushbutton. By adding an XF
closing release, the circuit
breaker can be closed
locally.

Remotely
DB119321

E51294A

XF

When connected to a remote control panel, the XF


closing release can be used to close the circuit breaker
remotely.

Anti-pumping function

The purpose of the mechanical anti-pumping function is to ensure that a circuit


breaker receiving simultaneous opening and closing orders does not open and close
indefinitely.
If there is a continuous closing order, after opening the circuit breaker remains open
until the closing order is discontinued. A new closing order is required to close the
circuit breaker. A new order is not required if the closing release is wired in series
with the PF "ready to close" contact.
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Opening the circuit breaker

Using Masterpact

E51499A

E60047A

Locally
Press the OFF pushbutton.
I

ON
Push

Push

DB119321

Remotely
Use one of the following solutions:
b one or two MX opening releases (MX1 and MX2)
b one MN undervoltage release
b one MN undervoltage release with a delay unit.
When connected to a remote control panel, these releases can be used to open the
circuit breaker remotely.
Delay unit
E51296A

E51294A

MX1, MX2, MN

4 5

S
3 6
0.5

30 V
100/1C
AC/D

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1.5
3
MN
r de R
UV
dateu
Retardelay for
Time

MN
UVR

10 12

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Resetting after a fault trip

Using Masterpact

The circuit breaker signals a fault trip by:


b a mechanical indicator on the front
b one or two SDE "fault-trip" indication contacts (SDE/2 is optional).

DB119322

E60047A

Locally
If the circuit breaker is not equipped with the automatic reset option, reset it
manually.

RE S

ET

E60050A

DB119321

Remotely
Use the Res electrical remote reset option (not compatible with an SDE/2).

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Locking the controls

Using Masterpact

Disabling circuit-breaker local closing


and opening
Pushbutton locking using a padlock
(shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm), a lead seal or screws.
Padlock.

Locking
Close the covers.

Insert the padlock


shackle, lead seal or
screws.

push

ed
harg
disc

Push OFF

Push ON

DB1193238

DB119327

O OFF

The pushbuttons are no


longer locked.

Lift the covers and swing


them down.
DB119329

DB119328

Unlocking
Remove the padlock,
lead seal or screws.

DB119330

I ON

push

DB119326

DB119325

DB119324

DB119323

OOFF

Screws.

Lead seal.

Push OFF

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Push ON

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Locking the controls

Using Masterpact

Disabling local and remote closing

Combination of locking systems

To disable local and remote circuit-breaker closing, use as needed one to three
padlocks or a keylock.

Install one to three padlocks


(maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)
Insert the padlock
shackle.
DB119332

ON
Push

Pull out the tab.


DB119331

E51499A

Locking
Open the circuit breaker.

Push

DB119333

Check
The closing control is
inoperative.

DB119334

Unlocking
Remove the padlock.

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Locking the controls

Using Masterpact

Disabling local and remote closing

Locking the controls with a keylock


Remove the key.
E51449A

Turn the key.


E51448A

E51499A

Locking
Open the circuit breaker.

ON
Push

Push

E51446A

Check
The closing control is
inoperative.

The key cannot be


removed.
E60010A

Turn the key.


E60009A

E60008A

Unlocking
Insert the key.

Three types of keylocks are available

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CASTELL
E51271A

PROFALUX
DB118479

E51270A

RONIS

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Identifying the circuit breaker


positions

Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

DB119341

The indicator on the front signals the position of the circuit breaker in the chassis.

DB119342

E51453A

b "connected" position

Test

DB119343

E51454A

b "test" position

Test

10.9 mm

DB119344

E51455A

b "disconnected" position

Test

32.2 mm

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Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Racking

These operations require that all chassis-locking


functions be disabled (see page 22).

Prerequisites

To connect and disconnect Masterpact, the crank must be used. The locking
systems, padlocks and the racking interlock all inhibit use of the crank.

Withdrawing the circuit breaker from the "connected"


to "test" position, then to "disconnected" position
DB119717

The circuit breaker is in "connected"


position.

The circuit breaker is in "test" position.


Remove the crank or continue to
"disconnected" position.
The circuit breaker is in "test" position.

The circuit breaker is in


"disconnected" position.

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Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Racking

For complete information on Masterpact handling and


mounting, see the installation manual(s).

Removing the rails

DB119347

Press the release tabs to push


the rails in.

DB119346

Before mounting the circuit breaker, make sure it


matches the chassis.

Press the release tabs


and pull the rails out.

Inserting Masterpact
Position the circuit breaker on the rails.
Check that it rests on all four supports.

E51499A

DB119348

Open the circuit breaker


(in any case, it opens
automatically during
connection).
I

ON
Push

Push

DB119350

Push the circuit breaker into the chassis, taking care not to push on the control unit.
DB119349

If you cannot insert the circuit breaker in the chassis,


check that the mismatch protection on the chassis
corresponds to that on the circuit breaker.

push

push

ON

OFF

rged
discha

O OFF

push

push

ON

OFF

rged
discha

DB119351

O OFF

push

push

ON

OFF

rged
discha

O OFF

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Racking

Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Racking the circuit breaker from the "disconnected"


to "test" position, then to "connected" position
DB119718

The device is in "disconnected" position.

The device is in "test" position.

The device is in "test" position.


Remove the crank or continue to
"connected" position.

The device is in "connected"


position.

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Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Matching a Masterpact circuit


breaker with its chassis

To set up a mismatch-prevention combination for the


circuit breaker and the chassis, see the mismatchprevention installation manual.

The mismatch protection ensures that a circuit breaker is installed only in a chassis
with compatible characteristics.

DB119353

The possible combinations are listed below.

1
2
4

B
C

3
5

D
E

ABC
ABD
ABE
AB
ACD
ACE
AC
ADE
AD
AE

20

45
35
34
345
25
24
245
23
235
234

BCD
BCE
BC
BDE
BD
BE
CDE
CD
CE
DE

15
14
145
13
135
134
12
125
124
123

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Locking the switchboard door

Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

DB119354

The locking device is installed on the left or right-hand side of the chassis.
b When the circuit breaker is in "connected" or "test" position, the latch is lowered
and the door is locked
b When the circuit breaker is in "disconnected" position, the latch is raised and the
door is unlocked.

OFF
push

O OFF

push

push

ON

OFF

arged
disch

O OFF

Disabling door opening

The door is locked.

DB119356

Put the Masterpact in


"test" or "connected"
position.

DB119355

E51465A

Close the door.

Enabling door opening

The door is unlocked.

E51469A

DB119357

Put the Masterpact in


"disconnected" position.

I
O
push

push

ON

OFF

discharged

O OFF

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Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Locking the circuit breaker


in position

Padlocks and keylocks may be used together.

Combination of locking systems

To disable connection of the circuit breaker in "disconnected" position in the


chassis, use as needed:
b one to three padlocks
b one or two keylocks
b a combination of the two locking systems.

Disabling connection when the circuit breaker is in


"disconnected" position, using one to three
padlocks (maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm)

If specified when ordering the chassis, this locking


function may be adapted to operate in all positions
("connected", "test" and "disconnected"), instead of in
"disconnected" position alone.

Pull out the tab.


DB119359

DB119358

Locking
Circuit breaker in "disconnected"
position.

Test

The crank cannot be inserted.

Release the tab.


DB119363

DB119362

Unlocking
Remove the padlock(s).

DB119361

DB119360

Insert the shackle


(max. diameter 5 to 8 mm)
of the padlock(s).

DB119364

The crank can be inserted.

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Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Locking the circuit breaker


in position

Padlocks and keylocks may be used together.

Disabling connection when the circuit breaker is in


"disconnected" position, using one or two keylocks.
Locking
Circuit breaker in
"disconnected" position.

DB119366

DB119365

Turn the key(s).

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Test

Unlocking
Insert the key(s).

Turn the key(s).


DB119370

DB119369

44

The crank can be


inserted.

DB119371

DB119367

3
3

The crank cannot be inserted.


DB119368

Remove the key(s).

Three types of keylocks are available


PROFALUX

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CASTELL
E51271A

DB118749

E51270A

RONIS

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Locking the circuit breaker


in position

Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

DB119372

Locking the circuit breaker when the door is open

push

push

ON

OFF

ed
harg
disc

O OFF

When the door is closed, the crank


can be inserted.
DB119374

DB119373

When the door is open, the crank cannot


be inserted.

OOFF

I ON

push

push

discharged

O OFF

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Locking the safety shutters

Using the Masterpact


drawout chassis

Padlocking inside the chassis

Four locking possibilities: using one or two padlocks


(maximum shackle diameter 5 to 8 mm) for each shutter
Top shutter not locked.
Bottom shutter locked.

Top shutter locked.


Bottom shutter not locked.

Top and bottom shutters locked.

DB119376

DB119375

Top and bottom shutters not


locked.

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Identification of the connection


terminals

Identifying the electrical


auxiliaries

DB119377

Layout of terminal blocks


CD2
824
822
821

CD1
814
812
811

Com UC1 UC2


E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3
E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4
E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2

UC3
F2
VN
F1

M2C/UC4 SDE2/Res SDE1 MN/MX2


84 D2/C12
184/K2
484/V3
82
C13
182
474/V2
81 D1/C11
181/K1
471/V1

MX1
C2
C3
C1

XF
A2
A3
A1

PF MCH
254 B2
252 B3
251 B1

M2C/UC4 SDE2/Res SDE1 MN/MX2


84 D2/C12
184/K2
484/V3
82
C13
182
474/V2
81 D1/C11
181/K1
471/V1

MX1
C2
C3
C1

XF
A2
A3
A1

PF MCH
254 B2
252 B3
251 B1

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1


44
34
24
14
42
32
22 12
41
31
21
11
CE3
334
332
331

CE2
324
322
321

CE1
314
312
311

CT1
914
912
911

Com UC1 UC2


E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3
E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4
E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2

UC3
F2
VN
F1

OF4 OF3 OF2 OF1


44
34
24
14
42
32
22 12
41
31
21
11

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DB119378

Identifying the electrical


auxiliaries

Operation

The ON/OFF indication contacts signal the status of


the device main contacts.

Circuit breaker

completely closed

closed

completely open

main contacts

open

open

closed

closed

open

DB119379

The carriage switches indicate the "connected", "test"


and "disconnected" positions.

OF: ON/OFF (closed/open)


indication changeover contacts

Chassis

For information on the separation distance of the main circuits in the "test" and
"disconnected" positions, see page 16.

completely connected
separation of the main circuits
test position
separation of the auxiliary circuits
completely disconnected

open
CE: connected-position
carriage switch

closed
open

closed

open

closed

open

closed

CT: test-position carriage


switch

open
closed

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CD: disconnected-position
carriage switch

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Electrical diagrams

Identifying the electrical


auxiliaries

Fixed and drawout devices

The diagram is shown with circuits de-energised, all


devices open, connected and charged and relays in
normal position.

AT

charged

ready to
close

fault

Z5

Z4

Z3

Z2

Z1

downstream
cb
Z5

L3

Z4

L2

Z1

L1

Z3

upstream cb

Power
N

Remote operation
fault

Control unit

Z2

E60062A

Power

BPF

M6C

B2

B3

254

A3

252

A2

C3

C2

C12

D2

84

82

K2

184

182

Q3

Q2

Q1

484

474

Z5

Z4

Z3

Z2

Z1

V3

V2

V1

VN

BPO

MCH

PF

CH

SDE1 MN / MX2

MX1

XF

PF

MCH

C2

A2

254

B2

B1

251

C1

E60067A

E46136A

C11

D1

181

E60064A

471

E60063A

XF

or

or

F2+

F1

T4

T3
X2

T2
X1

T1
SG2

M3
SG1

M2

M1

MX1

E60066A

M6C
or

E60065A

M2C

Res

MX2

E46137A

Micrologic

MN

SDE1

A1

SDE2

81

S1 S2
I

K1

24 V DC

Control unit

Remote operation

Com UC1 UC2 UC3 UC4 / M2C / M6C

SDE2 / Res

E5 E6 Z5 M1 M2 M3

F2+

V3 /

484 / Q3


184 /

E3 E4 Z3 Z4 T3 T4

VN

V2 /

474 / Q2

182

82

C3

A3

252

B3

E1 E2 Z1 Z2 T1 T2

F1

V1 /

471 / Q1

181 /

81

C1

A1

251

B1

K2

K1

84

D2 / C12

D1 / C11

Control unit

Remote operation

Com : E1-E6 communication

UC1:




SDE2 : Fault-trip indication contact


or
Res: Remote reset

b
b

b
b

b
b

UC2: T1, T2, T3, T4 = external neutral;


M2, M3 = Vigi module input
(Micrologic 7)

UC3: F2+, F1 external 24 V DC power


supply
VN external voltage connector

UC4: V1, V2, V3 optional external voltage


connector
or

M2C: 2 programmable contacts (internal


relay); ext. 24 V DC power supply
required
or

Z1-Z5 zone selective interlocking;


Z1 = ZSI OUT SOURCE
Z2 = ZSI OUT; Z3 = ZSI IN SOURCE
Z4 = ZSI IN ST (short time)
Z5 = ZSI IN GF (earth fault)
M1 = Vigi module input (Micrologic 7)

SDE1 : Fault-trip indication contact (supplied as standard)


MN: Undervoltage release
or
MX2: Shunt release
MX1: Shunt release (standard or communicating)

XF: Closing release (standard or communicating)
PF: "Ready to close" contact
MCH : Gear motor (*)

Note:
When communicating MX or XF releases are used, the third wire (C3, A3)
must be connected even if the communications module is not installed.

M6C: 6 programmable contacts (external


relay); ext. 24 V DC power supply
required.

A: Digital ammeter
P: A + power meter + programmable protection
H: P + harmonics

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Identifying the electrical


auxiliaries

Electrical diagrams

Fixed and drawout devices

Indication contacts

Contacts chssis
CD2

OF1

911

914
E60076A

311

321

CE3

CE2

CE1

CT1

824

814

334

324

314

914

822

812

332

322

312

912

821

811

331

321

311

911

34

24

14

42

32

22

12

41

31

21

11

Indication contacts

CE1

CD1


44

OF4 / OF3 / OF2 / OF1: ON/OFF indication contacts

CE2

331

CE3

E60070A

E60069A

821

CD1

OF4 OF3

OF2

912

314

312

324

322

332

814

test

CT1

11

21

31

41

connected

OF1
CD2

E60068A

812

824

822

12

OF2

14

22

24

32
OF3

disconnected

811

OF4

closed

34

42

44

open

Chassis contacts

334

Indication contacts

Chassis contacts
CD2-CD1:
CE3-CE2-CE1:
DisconnectedConnectedposition
position

CT1:
Test-position
contacts

(*) 440/480 V AC gear motor for charging


(380 V motor + additional resistor)
CN1

- 440/480 V
9

440/480 V
"charged LED"

11

R
B3 B2

MCH
380V

E60075A

CH

CN2

B1

Key:

- 440/480 V

Drawout device only

XXX

SDE1, OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 supplied as standard

Interconnected connections
(only one wire per connection point)

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Micrologic control units

For more in-depth information, see the control-unit user


manual.

Micrologic control units

E46108A

E51329A

Discovering Masterpacts
accessories

ogic

Microl

Ir

70

Ig
Isd I n
Ii

Ap

reset

b Standard equipment,
one per device
b Part numbers
(long-time rating plug and
connectors not included,
see below):
Micrologic 2.0
Micrologic 5.0
Micrologic 2.0 A
Micrologic 5.0 A
Micrologic 6.0 A
Micrologic 7.0 A
Micrologic 5.0 P
Micrologic 6.0 P
Micrologic 7.0 P
Micrologic 5.0 H
Micrologic 6.0 H
Micrologic 7.0 H
b Part numbers for
connectors for A, P, H:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b Depending on the
model, control units offer
in addition:
v fault indications
v measurement of
electrical parameters
(current, voltage, power,
etc.)
v harmonic analysis
v communication.

Long-time rating plugs


b Standard equipment,
one per control unit
b Part numbers for
setting options:
v standard 0.4 to 1 x Ir
setting
v low 0.4 to 0.8 x Ir
setting
v high 0.8 to 1 x Ir
setting
v off (no long-time
protection).

b The plugs determine


the setting range for the
long-time protection.

M2C and M6C programmable contacts


b Optional equipment,
used with Micrologic P
and H control units
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below):
v 2 M2C contacts
v 6 M6C contacts
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

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b Contacts can be
programmed using the
keypad on the control unit
or via the COM option
b They indicate:
v the type of fault
v instantaneous or
delayed threshold
overruns.

b M2C: 2 contacts
(5 A - 240 V)
b M6C: 6 contacts
(5 A - 240 V).
b Permissible load on
each of the M6C relay
outputs at cos = 0.7
v 240 V AC: 5 A
v 380 V AC: 3 A
v 24 V DC: 1.8 A
v 48 V DC: 1.5 A
v 125 V DC: 0.4 A
v 250 V DC: 0.15 A
b M2C: 24 V DC 5 %
power from control unit
b M6C: 24 V DC 5 %
external supply
b Maximum consumption:
100 mA.

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Indication contacts

ON/OFF indication contacts (OF)


b Standard equipment,
4 OF per device
b Part numbers:
v standard
v low level
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b OF contacts indicate
the position of the main
contacts
b They trip when the
minimum isolation
distance between the
main contacts is reached.

b 4 changeover contacts
b Breaking capacity at
cos = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
as per 947-5-1)
v standard, minimum
current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240/380 6 A (rms)
480
6 A (rms)
690
6 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
2.5
125
0.5
250
0.3
v low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48
5 A (rms)
240
5 A (rms)
380
5 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
5 / 2.5 A
125
0.5 A
250
0.3 A

"Fault-trip" indication contact (SDE/1)

E60054A

b Standard equipment on
circuit breakers, one
SDE/1 contact per device
b Not available for
switch-disconnector
versions.

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b The contact provides a


remote indication of
device opening due to an
electrical fault.

b Changeover contact
b Breaking capacity at
cos = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
as per 947-5-1)
v standard, minimum
current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
480
5 A (rms)
690
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A
v low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48
3 A (rms)
240
3 A (rms)
380
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A

Additional "fault-trip" indication contact (SDE/2)


b Optional equipment for
circuit breakers, one
additional SDE/2 contact
per device
b Not available for
switch-disconnector
versions
b Not compatible with the
Res option
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below):
v standard
v low level
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b The contact remotely


indicates device opening
due to an electrical fault.

b Changeover contact
b Breaking capacity at
cos = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
as per 947-5-1)
v standard, minimum
current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
480
5 A (rms)
690
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A
v low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48
3 A (rms)
240
3 A (rms)
380
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A

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Indication contacts

E60050A

Electrical reset after fault trip (Res)


b Optional equipment,
one Res per device
b Not compatible with the
SDE/2 option
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below):
v 110/130 V AC
v 220/240 V AC
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b The contact remotely


resets the device
following tripping due to
an electrical fault.

"Springs charged" limit switch contact (CH)

E51332A

b Equipment included
with MCH gear motor,
one CH contact per
device.

b The contact indicates


the "charged" status of
the operating mechanism
(springs charged).

b Changeover contact
b Breaking capacity 50/60
Hz for AC power (AC12 /
DC12 as per 947-5-1):
V AC 240
10A(rms)
380
6 A (rms)
480
6 A (rms)
690
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.5 A
250
0.25 A

"Ready to close" contact (PF)


b Optional equipment,
one PF contact per
device
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below):
v standard
v low level
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

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b The contact indicates


that the device may be
closed because all the
following are valid:
v circuit breaker is open
v spring mechanism is
charged
v a maintained closing
order is not present
v a maintained opening
order is not present.

b Changeover contact
b Breaking capacity at
cos = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
as per 947-5-1)
v standard, minimum
current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240/380 5 A (rms)
480
5 A (rms)
690
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A
low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48
3 A (rms)
240
3 A (rms)
380
3 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
3A
125
0.3 A
250
0.15 A

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E46790A

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Auxiliaries for remote operation

Gear motor (MCH)


b Optional equipment,
one MCH gear motor per
device
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below):
v AC 50 / 60 Hz:
48/60
100/130
200/240
277/415
440/480
v DC
24/30
48/60
100/125
200/250
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b The gear motor


automatically charges the
spring mechanism.

b Power supply:
v V AC 50/60 Hz: 48/60
100/130 - 200/240 - 277
400/440 - 480
v V DC: 24/30 - 48/60
100/125 - 200/250
b Operating threshold:
0.85 to 1.1 Un
b Consumption:
180 VA or W
b Inrush current:
2 to 3 In for 0.1 second
b Charging time:
3 seconds max.
b Operating rate:
maximum 3 cycles per
minute
b CH contact:
see page 32.

Opening releases MX/1 and MX/2, closing release XF


b Optional equipment, 1
or 2 MX releases per
device, 1 XF per device
b The function (MX or
XF) is determined by
where the coil is installed
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below)
V AC 50/60 Hz, V DC:
v standard version:
12 DC
24/30 AC/DC
48/60 AC/DC
100/130 AC/DC
200/250 AC/DC
240/277 AC
380/480 AC
500/550 AC
v communicating version
(with COM option):
12 DC
24/30 AC/DC
48/60 AC/DC
100/130 AC/DC
200/250 AC/DC
240/277 AC
380/480 AC
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

b The MX release
instantaneously opens
the circuit breaker when
energised
b The XF release
instantaneously closes
the circuit breaker when
energised, if the device is
"ready to close".

b Power supply:
v V AC 50 / 60 Hz:
24 48 - 100/130 - 200/250
240/277 - 380/480
500/550
v V DC: 12 - 24/30
48/60 - 100/130
200/250
b Operating threshold:
v XF: 0.85 to 1.1 Un
v MX: 0.7 to 1.1 Un
b Consumption:
v pick-up: 200 VA or W
(80 ms)
v hold: 4.5 VA or W
b Circuit-breaker
response time at Un:
v XF: 55 ms 10
v MX: 50 ms 10.

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Auxiliaries for remote operation

E51294A

Instantaneous undervoltage releases (MN)

E51296A

b Optional equipment,
1 MN per device
b Not compatible with the
MX/2 opening release
b Part numbers
(connectors not included,
see below)
V AC 50/60 Hz, V DC:
24/30 AC/DC
48/60 AC/DC
100/130 AC/DC
200/250 AC/DC
380/480 AC
500/550 AC
b Part numbers for
connectors:
v for fixed device
v for drawout device.

4 5

S
3 6
0.5

30 V
100/1C
AC/D

E60344A

b Power supply:
v V AC 50/60 Hz: 24/48
100/130 - 200/250
240/277 - 380/480
500/550
v V DC: 24/30 - 48/60
100/130 - 200/250
b Operating threshold:
v opening: 0.35 to 0.7 Un
v closing: 0.85 Un
b Consumption:
v pick-up: 200 VA or W
(80 ms)
v hold: 4.5 VA or W
b Circuit-breaker
response time at Un:
40 ms 10.

Delay unit for MN releases

1.5
3
MN
r de R
UV
dateu
Retardelay for
Time

MN
UVR

b The MN release
instantaneously opens
the circuit breaker when
its supply voltage drops.

10 12

b Optional equipment,
1 MN with delay unit per
device
b Delay-unit part numbers
V AC 50/60 Hz, V DC:
v non adjustable:
100/130 AC/DC
200/250 AC/DC
v adjustable:
48/60 AC/DC
100/130 AC/DC
200/250 AC/DC
380/480 AC/DC.

b The unit delays


operation of the MN
release to eliminate
circuit-breaker nuisance
tripping during short
voltage dips
b The unit is wired in
series with the MN and
must be installed outside
the circuit breaker.

b Power supply V AC
50/60 Hz, V DC:
v non adjustable:
100/130 - 200/250
v adjustable:
48/60 - 100/130
200/250 - 380/480
b Operating threshold:
v opening: 0.35 to 0.7 Un
v closing: 0.85 Un
b Consumption:
v pick-up: 200 VA or W
(80 ms)
v hold: 4.5 VA or W
b Circuit-breaker
response time at Un:
v non adjustable:
0.25 second
v adjustable: 0.5 - 0.9 1.5 - 3 seconds.

Electrical closing pushbutton (BPFE)


b Optional equipment,
1 BPFE per device
b Part number.

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b Located on the
padlock or keylock
locking system, this
pushbutton carries out
electrical closing of the
circuit breaker via the XF
release, taking into
account all the safety
functions that are part of
the control/monitoring
system of the installation
b It connects to the input
of the COM option.

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Auxiliaries for remote operation

Wiring of control auxiliaries

Under pick-up conditions, the level of consumption is approximately 150 to 200 VA.
Consequently, for low supply voltages (12, 24, 48 V), cables must not exceed a
maximum length determined by the supply voltage and the cross-section of the
cables.
Indicative values for maximum cable lengths (in meters)

12 V

24 V

48 V

2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2 1.5 mm2
MN

100 %
source voltage

58
36
85 %
source voltage

16
10
MX-XF 100 %
source voltage 21
12
115
70
85 %
source voltage 10
6
75
44
Note: The indicated length is that for each of the two supply wires.

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280

165

75

45

550

330

350

210

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Device mechanical accessories

E47341A

Operation counter (CDM)


b Optional equipment,
one CDM per device
b Part number: 33895.

b The operation counter


sums the number of
operating cycles.

0039

E60499A

Escutcheon (CDP)
b Optional equipment,
one CDP per device
b Part numbers:
v for fixed device: 33718
v for drawout device:
33857.

b The CDP increases the


degree of protection to IP
40 and IK 07 (fixed and
drawout devices).

E60497A

Transparent cover (CCP)

E60498A

b Optional equipment,
one CCP per device
equipped with a CDP
b Part number: 38859
(for drawout devices).

b Mounted with a CDP,


the CCP increases the
degree of protection to
IP 54 and IK 10 (fixed and
drawout devices).

Blanking plate (OP)


b Optional equipment,
one OP per device
b Part number: 38858.

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b Used with the


escutcheon, this option
closes off the door
cut-out of a cubicle not
yet equipped with a
device. It may be used
with the escutcheon for
both fixed and drawout
devices.

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Device mechanical accessories

E60347A

Transparent cover for pushbutton locking using a


padlock, lead seal or screws

E60346A

b The transparent cover


blocks access (together
or separately) to the
pushbuttons used to open
and close the device
b Locking requires a
padlock, a lead seal or
two screws.

Device locking in the OFF position using a padlock

E60348A

b Optional equipment,
one locking cover per
device
b Part number.

Device OFF position locking kit for keylocks

b Optional equipment,
one locking system per
device
b Part number.

b Optional equipment:
one locking kit (without
keylock) per device
b Part numbers:
v for Profalux keylocks
v for Ronis keylocks
v for Castell keylocks
v for Kirk keylocks.
b Optional equipment,
one locking system per
device.

E51286A

Ronis

DB119180

Profalux

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b The unit inhibits local


or remote closing of the
device
b Up to three padlocks
may be used for locking.

b The kit inhibits local or


remote closing of the
device
b Mounted on the
chassis and accessible
with the door closed, this
system locks the circuit
breaker in "disconnected"
position using one or two
keylocks.

Keylocks required for the device OFF position


b One or two keylocks
per locking kit
b Part numbers:
v Ronis:
1 keylock
v Profalux:
1 keylock.

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Chassis accessories

Top shutter closed

Safety shutters

Bottom shutter closed


E60031A

E60030A

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b Optional equipment
b Part numbers (set of
shutters for top and
bottom) drawout,
front/rear connection:
v 3 poles
v 4 poles.

b Mounted on the
chassis, the safety
shutters automatically
block access to the
disconnecting contact
cluster when the device is
in the "disconnected" or
"test" positions.

b IP 20 for chassis
connections
b IP 40 for the
disconnecting contact
cluster.

Circuit breaker locking in "disconnected" position

Ronis

Keylocks required with the "disconnected" position


locking system

E51273A

E51286A

If specified when ordering the chassis, this locking


function may be adapted to operate in all positions
("connected", "test" and "disconnected"), instead of in
"disconnected" position alone.

DB119191

DB119180

Profalux

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b Optional equipment,
one locking system per
device
b Part numbers
(keylocks not included):
v for Profalux keylocks
v for Ronis keylocks
v for Castell keylocks
v for Kirk keylocks.

b Mounted on the
chassis and accessible
with the door closed, this
system locks the circuit
breaker in "disconnected"
position using one or two
keylocks.

b One or two keylocks


per locking system
b Part numbers:
v Ronis:
1 keylock
1 keylock + one identical
keylock
2 different key locks
v Profalux:
1 keylock
1 keylock + one identical
keylock
2 different key locks.

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Chassis accessories

E60011A

Door interlock

b Optional equipment,
one door interlock per
chassis
b Part number.

OFF
push

b This device inhibits


opening of the cubicle
door when the circuit
breaker is in "connected"
or "test" position.

b It may be mounted on
the left or right-hand side
of the chassis.

b This device prevents


insertion of the racking
handle when the cubicle
door is open.

b It is mounted on the
right-hand side of the
chassis.

E51498A

O OFF

Racking interlock

E59190A

b Optional equipment,
one racking interlock per
chassis
b Part number.

Mismatch protection
b Optional equipment,
one mismatch protection
device per chassis
b Part number.

b Mismatch protection
offers twenty different
combinations that the
user may select to ensure
that only a compatible
circuit breaker is mounted
on a given chassis.

E60345A

Auxiliary terminal shield (CB)


b Optional equipment,
one CB shield per chassis
b Part numbers:
3 poles
4 poles.

b The shield prevents


access to the terminal
block of the electrical
auxiliaries.

E46095A

"Connected", "disconnected" and "test" position


carriage switches (CE, CD, CT)
b Optional equipment,
one to six carriage
switches
b Standard configuration,
0 to 3 CE, 0 to 2 CD,
0 to 1 CT
b Part numbers:
v standard
v low level.

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b The carriage switches


indicate the three
positions:
CE: connected position
CD: disconnected
position (when the
minimum isolation
distance between the
main contacts and the
auxiliary contacts is
reached)
CT: test position.

b Changeover contact
b Breaking capacity at
cos = 0.3 (AC12 / DC12
as per 947-5-1)
v standard, minimum
current 10 mA / 24 V
V AC 240
8 A (rms)
380
8 A (rms)
480
8 A (rms)
690
6 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
2.5 A
125
0.8 A
250
0.3 A
v low level, minimum
current 1 mA / 4 V
V AC 24/48
5 A (rms)
240
5 A (rms)
380
5 A (rms)
V DC 24/48
2.5 A
125
0.8 A
250
0.3 A
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Inspecting and testing


before use

Initial tests

These operations must be carried out in particular


before using a Masterpact device for the first time.

A general check of the circuit breaker takes only a few minutes and avoids any risk of
mistakes due to errors or negligence.
A general check must be carried out:
b prior to initial use
b following an extended period during which the circuit breaker is not used.
A check must be carried out with the entire switchboard de-energised.
In switchboards with compartments, only those compartments that may be accessed
by the operators must be de-energised.

Procedure

Electrical tests

Insulation and dielectric-withstand tests must be carried out immediately after


delivery of the switchboard. These tests are precisely defined by international
standards and must be directed and carried out by a qualified expert.
Prior to running the tests, it is absolutely necessary to:
b disconnect all the electrical auxiliaries of the circuit breaker (MCH, MX, XF, MN,
Res electrical remote reset)
b remove the long-time rating plug on the 7.0 A, 5.0 P, 6.0 P, 7.0 P, 5.0 H, 6.0 H,
7.0 H control units. Removal of the rating plug disconnects the voltage measurement
input.

Switchboard inspection

Check that the circuit breakers are installed in a clean environment, free of any
installation scrap or items (tools, electrical wires, broken parts or shreds, metal
objects, etc.).

Conformity with the installation diagram

Check that the devices conform with the installation diagram:


b breaking capacities indicated on the rating plates
b identification of the control unit (type, rating)
b presence of any optional functions (remote ON/OFF with motor mechanism,
auxiliaries, measurement and indication modules, etc.)
b protection settings (long time, short time, instantaneous, earth fault)
b identification of the protected circuit marked on the front of each circuit breaker.

Condition of connections and auxiliaries

Check device mounting in the switchboard and the tightness of power connections.
Check that all auxiliaries and accessories are correctly installed:
b electrical auxiliaries
b terminal blocks
b connections of auxiliary circuits.

Operation

Check the mechanical operation of the circuit breakers:


b opening of contacts
b closing of contacts.

Check on the control unit

Check the control unit of each circuit breaker using the respective user manuals.

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before use

What to do when the circuit


breaker trips
Note the fault

Faults are signalled locally and remotely by the indicators and auxiliary contacts
installed on circuit breakers (depending on each configuration). See page 12 in this
manual and the user manual of the control unit for information on the fault indications
available with your circuit breaker.

Identify the cause of tripping

A circuit must never be reclosed (locally or remotely) before the cause of the fault
has been identified and cleared.
A fault may have a number of causes:
b depending on the type of control unit, fault diagnostics are available. See the user
manual for the control unit.
b depending on the type of fault and the criticality of the loads, a number of
precautionary measures must be taken, in particular the insulation and dielectric
tests on a part of or the entire installation. These checks and test must be directed
and carried out by qualified personnel.

Inspect the circuit breaker following a short-circuit


b
b
b
b

Check the arc chutes (see page 43)


Check the contacts (see page 43)
Check the tightness of connections (see the device installation manual)
Check the disconnecting-contact clusters (see page 43).

Reset the circuit breaker

The circuit breaker can be reset locally or remotely. See page 12 in this manual for
information on how the circuit breaker can be reset.

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Maintaining Masterpact
performance

Recommended maintenance
program

Recommended program for devices used under


normal operating conditions:
Ambient temperature: -5 C / +70 C
Normal atmosphere

Periodic inspections required


Interval

Each year

Operation

Procedure

b Check the arc chutes


b Check the main contacts
b Check the tightness of
connections

v see page 43
v see page 43
v see the device installation
manual

b Open and close the device locally v see pages 10 and 11


and remotely, successively using the
various auxiliaries
b Test the operating sequences
v see pages 10 and 11
b Test the control unit using the mini v see the user manual of the
test kit
control unit

Every two years or


when the control-unit
maintenance indicator
reaches 100

Parts requiring replacement, depending on the


number of operating cycles

The following parts must be replaced periodically to lengthen the service life of the
device (maximum number of operating cycles).

Part

Intervening entity

Arc chutes
Main contacts
MCH gear motor
Mechanical interlocks
Connecting-rod
springs
MX/MN/XF

b User
b Inspection: user
b Replacement:
Schneider After Sales Support
b User
b User
b Schneider After Sales Support
b User

Description or
procedure
v see page 43
v see page 43
v see page 9

v see pages 10 and 11

Part replacement must be programmed on the basis of the data below, listing the
service life of the various parts in numbers of O/C cycles at the rated current.

Number of O/C cycles at the rated current


Type of
circuit
breaker

NT08 to 10
type H1
NT12
type H1
NT16
type H1
NT08 to 10
type L1

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Maximum
service life

Service life of various parts


Arc chutes,
Connecting-rod MX / XF / MN
main contacts springs, MCH, releases
interlocking
systems

25000
25000
25000
25000

440 V: 6000
690 V: 3000
440 V: 6000
690 V: 2000
440 V: 3000
690 V: 1000
440 V: 3000
690 V: 2000

12500

12500

12500

12500

12500

12500

12500

12500

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Maintenance operations

Before undertaking any maintenance work,


de-energise the installation and fit locks or warnings in
compliance with all applicable safety standards.

Arc chutes

E60000A

E60045A

b Remove the fixing screws

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b Check the arc chutes:


v chamber intact
v separators not corroded.

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E60002A

E60001A

If necessary, replace the arc chutes.

b Refit the arc chutes and secure with a tightening torque of 1.5 Nm.

If the control unit has a maintenance indicator, there is


no need to systematically check the contacts.
If the contacts are worn, have the concerned poles
replaced by the Schneider service centre.

Wear of main contacts

b Remove the arc chutes


b Visually check the contacts.
If necessary, contact Schneider After-sales support.

Disconnecting-contact clusters

b Grease the contacts using the grease listed on page 44, supplied by Schneider
Electric
b Check the contacts as follows:
v open the circuit breaker
v de-energise the busbars
v disconnect the circuit breaker
v remove the circuit breaker
v check the contact fingers (no sign of copper should be visible).
Replace any worn clusters.

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Maintaining Masterpact
performance

Ordering replacement parts

Electrical accessories

The electrical accessories that may require replacement are the following:
b MCH gear motor
b MX opening release(s)
b XF closing release
b MN undervoltage release.
See pages 33 and 34 in the "Auxiliaries for remote operation" section for their
characteristics and part numbers.
E60002A

Arc chutes
b Part numbers
(1 arc chute):
v type H1
v type L1.

E60349A

Front

b Part number.

b One chute per pole.

b 1 per 3- or 4-pole device.

E60496A

Charging handle
b Part number (1 handle).

E51336A

Crank

b Part number (1 crank).

b 1 per device.

b 1 per device.

Support for MX / XF / MN releases

E46237A

b Part number.

b 1 per device.

Disconnecting-contact clusters
b Part number (1 cluster).

Grease for disconnecting-contact clusters


b Part number (1 can).

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Maintaining Masterpact
performance

Problem

Circuit breaker cannot be closed locally or remotely

Troubleshooting and
solutions

Probable causes

Solutions

b Circuit breaker interlocked mechanically in a


source changeover system

v check the position of the other circuit


breaker in the changeover system
v modify the situation to release the interlock
v terminate racking in (connection) of the
circuit breaker

b Circuit breaker padlocked or keylocked in the


"open" position

b Circuit breaker not completely connected

v disable the locking fonction

b The reset button signalling a fault trip has not


been reset

v clear the fault


v push the reset button on the front of the
circuit breaker
b Stored energy mechanism not charged
v charge the mechanism manually
v if it is equipped with a an MCH gear motor,
check the supply of power to the motor. If the
problem persists, replace the gear motor
(MCH)
b MX opening shunt release permanently
v there is an opening order.
supplied with power
Determine the origin of the order. The order
must be cancelled before the circuit breaker
can be closed
b MN undervoltage release not supplied with
v there is an opening order.
power
Determine the origin of the order.
v check the voltage and the supply circuit
(U > 0.85 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the release
b XF closing release continuously supplied with
v cut the supply of power to the XF closing
power, but circuit breaker not "ready to close"
release, then send the closing order again via
(XF not wired in series with PF contact)
the XF, but only if the circuit breaker is
"ready to close"
b Permanent trip order in the presence of a
v Disable these protection functions on the
Micrologic P or H control unit with minimum voltage Micrologic P or H control unit
and minimum frequency protection in Trip mode
and the control unit powered
Circuit breaker cannot be closed remotely but can be opened
locally using the closing pushbutton
Unexpected tripping without activation of the reset button
signalling a fault trip

Unexpected tripping with activation of the reset button


signalling a fault trip

b Closing order not executed by the XF closing


release

v check the voltage and the supply circuit


(0.85 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the XF release
b MN undervoltage release supply voltage too low v check the voltage and the supply circuit
b Load-shedding order sent to the MX opening
(U > 0.85 Un)
release by another device
v check the overall load on the distribution
system
v if necessary, modify the settings of devices
in the installation
b Unnecessary opening order from the MX
v determine the origin of the order
opening release
A fault is present :
b overload
b earth fault
b short-circuit detected by the control unit

Instantaneous opening after each attempt to close the circuit b Thermal memory
breaker with activation of the reset button signalling a fault trip
b Transient overcurrent when closing

b Closing on a short-circuit

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v determine and clear the causes of the


fault
v check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
v see the user manual of the control unit
v press the reset button
v modify the distribution system or the controlunit settings
v check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
v press the reset button
v clear the fault
v check the condition of the circuit breaker
before putting it back into service
v press the reset button

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performance

Problem

Troubleshooting and
solutions

Probable causes

Solutions

Circuit breaker cannot be opened locally

b Operating mechanism malfunction or welded


contacts

v contact a Schneider service centre

Circuit breaker cannot be reset locally but not remotely

b Insufficient supply voltage for the MCH gear


motor

v check the voltage and the supply circuit


(0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the MCH
release
v push the reset button in completely

Circuit breaker cannot be opened remotely, but can be opened


locally

b Opening order not executed by the MX opening v check the voltage and the supply circuit
release
(0.7 - 1.1 Un).
If the problem persists, replace the MX
release
b Opening order not executed by the MN
v drop in voltage insufficient or residual
undervoltage release
voltage (> 0.35 Un) across the terminals of
the undervoltage release. If the problem
persists, replace the MN release

Nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker with activation of the reset b Reset button not pushed-in completely
button signalling a fault trip
Impossible to insert the crank in connected, test or disconnected
position

b A padlock or keylock is present on the chassis


or a door interlock is present

v disable the locking function

Impossible to turn the crank


Circuit breaker cannot be removed from chassis

b The reset button has not been pressed


b Circuit breaker not in disconnected position

Circuit breaker cannot be connected (racked in)

b The rails are not completely out


b Cradle/circuit breaker mismatch protection

Circuit breaker cannot be locked in disconnected position

b The safety shutters are locked


b The disconnecting-contact clusters are
incorrectly positioned
b Cradle locked in disconnected position
b The reset button has not been pressed,
preventing rotation of the crank
b The circuit breaker has not been sufficiently
inserted in the cradle
b The circuit breaker is not in the right position

v press the reset button


v turn the crank until the circuit breaker is in
disconnected position and the reset button
out
v pull the rails all the way out
v check that the cradle corresponds with
the circuit breaker
v remove the lock(s)
v reposition the clusters

Circuit breaker cannot be locked in connected, test or


disconnected position

b The cranck is still in the cradle


b Check that locking in any position is enabled
b The circuit breaker is not in the right position
b The cranck is still in the cradle

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v disable the cradle locking function


v press the reset button
v insert the circuit breaker completely so
that it is engaged in the racking mechanism
v check the circuit breaker position by
making sure the reset button is out
v remove the crank and store it
v contact a Schneider Electric service
centre
v check the circuit breaker position by
making sure the reset button is out
v remove the crank and store it

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Checking Masterpact
operating conditions

Environmental conditions

E60003A

Ambient temperature

Masterpact NT devices can operate under the following temperature conditions:


b the electrical and mechanical characteristics are stipulated for an ambient
temperature of -5 C to +70 C
b circuit-breaker closing is guaranteed down to -35 C
b Masterpact NW (without the control unit) can be stored in an ambient temperature
of -40 C to +85 C
b the control unit can be stored in an ambient temperature of -25 C to +85 C.

E60004A

Extreme atmospheric conditions

Masterpact NT devices have successfully passed the tests defined by the following
standards for extreme atmospheric conditions:
b IEC 68-2-1: dry cold at -55 C
b IEC 68-2-2: dry heat at +85 C
b IEC 68-2-30: damp heat (temperature +55 C, relative humidity 95 %)
b IEC 68-2-52 level 2: salt mist.
Masterpact NT devices can operate in the industrial environments defined by
standard IEC 947 (pollution degree up to 4).
It is nonetheless advised to check that the devices are installed in suitably cooled
switchboards without excessive dust.

E60005A

Vibrations

Masterpact NT devices resist electromagnetic or mechanical vibrations.


Tests are carried out in compliance with standard IEC 68-2-6 for the levels required
by merchant-marine inspection organisations (Veritas, Lloyds, etc.):
b 2 to 13.2 Hz: amplitude 1 mm
b 13.2 to 100 Hz: constant acceleration 0.7 g.
Excessive vibration may cause tripping, breaks in connections or damage to
mechanical parts.

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operating conditions

Environmental conditions

E60006A

Altitude

2000 m

Masterpact NT devices are designed for operation at altitudes under 2000 metres.
At altitudes higher than 2000 metres, the modifications in the ambient air
(electrical resistance, cooling capacity) lower the following characteristics.
Altitude (m)
Dielectric withstand
voltage (V)
Rated insulation level (V)
Rated operational
voltage (V)
Rated current (A) at 40 C

2000
3500

3000
3150

4000
2500

5000
2100

1000
690

900
590

700
520

600
460

1 x In

0.99 x In

0.96 x In

0.94 x In

E60007A

Electromagnetic disturbances

Masterpact NT devices are protected against:


b overvoltages caused by devices that generate electromagnetic disturbances
b overvoltages caused by an atmospheric disturbance or by a distribution-system
outage (e.g. failure of a lighting system)
b devices emitting radio waves (radios, walkie-talkies, radar, etc.)
b electrostatic discharges produced by users.
Masterpact NT devices have successfully passed the electromagnetic-compatibility
tests (EMC) defined by the following international standards:
b IEC 947-2, appendix F
b IEC 947-2, appendix B (trip units with earth-leakage function).
The above tests guarantee that:
b no nuisance tripping occurs
b tripping times are respected.

Cleaning

b Non-metallic parts:
never use solvent, soap or any other cleaning product. Clean with a dry cloth only
b Metal parts:
clean with a dry cloth whenever possible. If solvent, soap or any other cleaning
product must be used, make sure that it does not come into contact with
non-metallic parts.

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